The mission of the Richfield Historical Society is to bring together those people interested in the history of the Village of Richfield (formerly Township), Wisconsin. A major function of the Society is to discover and collect material which may help establish or illustrate the history of our community and to provide for its preservation as well as accessibility.

Membership Benefits:

• Experience the joy of restoring the Messer/Mayer grist mill, sawmill, and homestead in the Richfield Historical Park
• Assist RHS in reconstructing buildings from days long ago
• Help preserve the history of the Village of Richfield (formerly Township)
• Share your skills/talents to save history through volunteer opportunities
• Enjoy the friendship of others who share your love of history
• Receive a newsletter three times a year containing interesting historical articles, Society news, and photography (historic and current.)
•  Enjoy programs at monthly meetings
• Participate in RHS events

The RHS membership consists of Individuals, Lifetime Members, and Businesses.

Family Membership Application
Business Membership Application
Note: These applications require Adobe Reader.

To find out how to give a Richfield Historical Society membership as a gift, click on Gift Certificate. The gift certificate requires Adobe Reader.

For information, contact Lois Hessenauer at 262-628-2841 or e-mail info@richfieldhistoricalsociety.org

The Society is affiliated with the Wisconsin State Historical Society and Society for the Preservation of Old Mills (SPOOM).

Events and Programs

Volunteer Opportunities

Projects